Top Luxor Sightseeing Cruises

Get off the beaten path with a private, half-day tour to Dendera to see the Temple of Hathor and its famous ceiling depiction of the zodiac with this day tour. Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the temple complex at a time of your choosing, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore before returning to Luxor.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Cairo for a serene sail on the River Nile. This private felucca ride promises spectacular views of Cairo as you cruise and enjoy a traditional lunch. Afterward, you'll visit the Cairo Tower to enjoy a panoramic views of Cairo before returning to your hotel.

Sail the Nile River in a traditional Egyptian felucca sailboat on this private excursion from Luxor. You’ll see the shores of Elephantine Island, lush riverbanks, and Luxor landmarks as you catch the breeze, tacking across the gentle current of the Nile River. Prebooking saves you the hassle of negotiating on the docks, and this felucca tour includes pickup and drop-off at Luxor hotels.

There’s no need to bargain with the touts on Luxor’s Corniche to experience the joy of a trip on a traditional felucca sailboat. Feel the Nile breeze in your hair and the sun on your face when you prebook this private trip online, for a fixed price, in your home currency. Your private driver will collect you from your hotel and drop you back once you’re done.

Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt from above during this shared early morning hot-air balloon ride above Luxor. See landmarks like the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of Kings and Queens, and Ramessum Temple as you enjoy stunning bird’s eye views during sunrise. Excursions include an English-speaking guide and pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.

Take a cruise down the Nile aboard a traditional Egyptian sailboat, known as a felucca, on this private, guided experience. You'll head out from your hotel in the late afternoon, making it on board in time to watch the sunset. This excursion also includes a stop at Banana Island, where you'll get to sample locally grown bananas served with coffee or tea.

Advance-booking a 'felucca' sailboat ride in Luxor will save you the hassle and time of organizing it on the ground. With this trip, ride a private white-sailed felucca on the River Nile as the sun sets behind the West Bank hills. Soak in the views, learn about the sights from a guide, and visit Banana Island to savor fresh bananas and Egyptian tea. Ideal for families and couples, with hotel transfers included for ease.